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Nigeria to Extradite Escaped Binance Exec Anjarwalla for Tax Evasion, Money Laundering

May 1, 2024, 01:14 PM

Nadeem Anjarwalla, a Binance executive, made a daring escape from custody in Nigeria and fled to Kenya. Following his escape, Nigeria has declared its intention to extradite Anjarwalla back to face charges of tax evasion and money laundering. Interpol has issued a red notice for Anjarwalla, and Nigerian authorities are finalizing the extradition paperwork. Anjarwalla was one of two Binance executives held in Nigeria amidst ongoing disputes between the cryptocurrency exchange and Nigerian authorities.